Common Meanings
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zào造
To make, create, or build something; to produce or construct.
工程师们正在努力创造更高效的太阳能电池板。
Engineers are working hard to create more efficient solar panels.
To fabricate, concoct, or invent (stories, facts, etc.), often implying untruthfulness or baselessness.
他总是喜欢捏造一些不存在的故事。
He always likes to fabricate some non-existent stories.
To achieve or attain, often referring to a high level of skill, mastery, or accomplishment in a particular field, as in "accomplishment" or "attainment."
这位画家在色彩运用上造诣很深
This painter has profound accomplishment in the use of color.
To cultivate; to foster; to bring up (talents, abilities).
大学旨在造就全面发展的人才。
Universities aim to cultivate well-rounded talents.
In a legal context, refers to the two opposing parties in a lawsuit, such as the plaintiff and the defendant.
法庭上，律师代表各自的当事人陈述两造的观点。
In court, lawyers represent their respective clients to present the views of both opposing parties.
To visit; to go to (a place or person).
我打算周末去造访一位老朋友。
I plan to visit an old friend this weekend.
A crop season or harvest cycle, especially referring to the number of crops harvested in a year for grains like rice.
这个地区气候适宜，一年可以有两造稻米收成
This region's climate is suitable, allowing for two rice harvests per year.
Period or era, often referring to the latter part or end of an era, as in '末造' (the last period).
这座古老的建筑，历经数百年风雨，已是旧时代的末造了
This ancient building, having withstood centuries of wind and rain, is already in the twilight of an old era.